Lime Kiln Point State Park

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Located south of Mitchell Bay, this is a favorite whale watching spot. The deep shoreline waters offer up-close viewing of feeding whales, seals, otters, and dolphins. Ample hiking trails and the original lime kiln guarantee many memorable daytime activities.

SJ Island Hop vessels are restricted from being within 200 yards of the coastline south of Mitchell Bay.at all times, except when transiting to/from an enclosed bay for anchorage, such as Smallpox Bay, as this is a marine sanctuary area.. Access to the park is best achieved by local transportation.

Watching calves younger than one year old is prohibited. If vulnerable whales, such as thin, sick or injured animals, are discovered in the population, they too could be set off limits.

SJ Island Hop vessels, under existing rules, must stay at least 300 yards from whales and at least 400 yards out of their path or behind the whales. You must also cut your speed to 7 knots within a half-mile of a whale and turn off your depth sounder immediately upon siting a whale. Use of drones is prohibited.

Listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act in 2005, there are only 74 southern resident orcas left. Primary risks identified so far to their survival include noise and disturbance from vessels; a lack of adequate, quality chinook salmon; and pollutants.

- Fees -
Washington State fee payable at visitor center

- Local Transportation -
Yes

- SJ Island Hop Discount -

- Destination Amenities -
Toilets
Snack trailer
Whale information center
Gift shop
Self guided trails

- Destination Activities -